how to reattch a tube skylight tube

[Bill Dufour]

We bought a house with several tube sky lights. No idea on brand or model. We knew that one had the tube fallen off the roof portion. I can find no info on how they are supposed to be held up there. It is noticeably dimmer then the rest. Only a small hatch in a closet so I have not gone up yet to see.
Also they did not connect the kitchen vent pipes. that I can probably fix with a few screws and some mig wire.
Bill D

PS: mig wire has replaced baling wire since they switched to plastic string for bales.

[Erik Loza]

If they're the Solatube type, just self-tapping sheet metal screws and aluminum ducting tape. There is practically no weight to the tubing.

Erik

[Rick Potter]

Yup, easy to reattach if you can get to it in the attic. Interesting how they work, the longer the tube the brighter it is. I have 7 or 8 in our house, and new visitors always ask why the lights are on.